
Rail Away — Season 12
The railway, a ribbon of steel, connected a tapestry of towns: Plymouth, Paignton, Kingswear, Totnes, Buckfastleigh, Lynton, and Barnstaple. It wove through landscapes, linking communities in a network of shared journeys.
A verdant expanse, Wales lies cradled by England, often called its backyard. Traversing it by steam train reveals a landscape both beautiful and unexpected. Here, in Portmeirion, one feels as though the world itself is within reach.
Here, the echoes of a bygone era linger in the hiss of steam and the rhythmic chug of wheels. These preserved locomotives, many in remarkably good condition and still in operation, stand as tangible links to the past. The extensive network …
Here, the spirit of ancient lore lingers in the air, woven into the fabric of the land. Rugged coastlines meet dramatic landscapes, where legends are born and whispered on the wind. Cities like Edinburgh pulse with modern energy, while isla…
Our journey begins in Poznań, a city from which a magnificent steam train adventure unfolds. We travel to Wolsztyn, home to Europe's last operating steam depot, and continue to Leszno. The narrow-gauge Znin-Gasawa line offers scenery of bre…
A journey through Cornwall reveals a landscape where nineteenth-century steam trains still chug along, echoing the region's mining past and connecting it to the vibrant coastal cities of today. An excursion to West Somerset offers a glimpse…
The line snaked through the land, a testament to suffering forged in the crucible of war. Each rail was a burden, each spike a memorial to those who labored beneath a cruel occupation. It demanded a terrible price – endurance, sacrifice, an…
The train offers the most agreeable passage, perhaps even a luxurious one, for traversing the Malaysian peninsula from Chiang Mai to Singapore. Journeying from north to south, it presents an optimal way to experience the region's wonders. T…
A train journey from Lillehammer to Hamar, both famed for hosting the Winter Olympics, traverses the eastern reaches of Norway. The railway winds through sparsely inhabited, forested landscapes, eventually reaching Røros, a historic mining …
A ribbon of iron, it stretched from Newcastle westward, a parallel to the ancient Hadrin’s Wall. Conceived as a bulwark against invasion for the Roman Empire, the railway journeyed onward, past Lancaster, and then into the heart of Cumbria'…
Nestled in the Swiss countryside, the historic town of Neuchâtel stands as a vital railway hub. More than just a stopover, it serves as a central point for journeys to Geneva and throughout the region. From here, lines radiate outwards, off…
The train journey traces a path along the Rhine, a river that has profoundly shaped Europe for centuries. Even under the muted tones of autumn, the experience offers a vivid sense of this enduring influence. The destination is Frankfurt, th…
The journey along Scotland's east coast, beginning in Aberdeen, unfolds as a passage through a succession of artworks. Even landscapes less overtly dramatic than some might expect still command attention. Two of the world’s most celebrated …
The journey begins where the Mediterranean kisses the shore, tracing the course of the Var river inland. From the familiar streets of Nice, the path winds through the countryside, following the Var and Verdon rivers into a rugged landscape.…
The railway traced a path along the Austrian-Italian border, a ribbon of steel built in the heart of the Empire. Once vital for the army, it now draws the eye of countless travelers, eager to experience the beauty of the Puster Valley. The …

